R-Phils Still Own Second Place
August 24, 2011 - Eastern League (EL1)
Reading Fightin Phils News Release
The R-Phils entered play on Tuesday with a five-game win-streak on-the- line. Reading -- the hottest team in the Eastern League, had a hard-fought battle with New Britain on Tuesday, but in the end, fell to the Rock Cats by a score of 4-3 in 12 innings.
The loss by Reading made things even closer in the Eastern League Eastern Division. By losing to New Britain, the Rock Cats pulled to within a game of the R-Phils in the standings, and are now just five games back and in sole possession of third place. The R-Phils, however, still control second place. The two teams will conclude their series on Wednesday, before Reading returns home on Thursday for their final homestand of the regular season.
As for New Hampshire, they were hosting Trenton in game two of their three-game series. The Fisher Cats, who had lost four-straight games entering play on Tuesday, crushed the Thunder by a score of 9-1. The win for the Fisher Cats helped them have a little more room to breathe in the Eastern Division, as they now lead Reading by four games.
ELIGIBLE CLUB
The top two clubs in each Division shall be eligible to compete in the Eastern League playoffs. Playoff eligibility is determined by won loss record of each team. In the event a club has played a different number of games, due to postponed or other reasons, standings will be determined by won loss record, with no regard to winning percentage
3. Wednesday:
- New Britain hosts Reading-- 7:05 p.m. - New Hampshire hosts Trenton -- 7:05 p.m.
Taking the mound for Reading in game three on Wednesday will be RHP Austin Hyatt (11-6, 3.94). On the hill for New Britain will be RHP Bobby Lanigan (7-9, 4.49 ERA).
Coverage begins at 6:35 p.m. on ESPN Radio 1240 AM WIOV and readingphillies.com. Brian Seltzer will have the call for all of the action. First pitch is set for 7:05 p.m.
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